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Shyamalan offered first 'Potter' movie 
JULY 9, 2006 at 12:27 AM
Posted by GERI
Source: ComingSoon.net
During the press day for M. Night Shyamalan's
latest movie Lady in the Water, the direct was asked if his new studio Warner Bros., who release the Harry Potter movies, had tried to convince him to direct one of the last two films in the series.
Shyamalan's reply when asked about directing a Harry Potter movie:
You know, that Harry Potter dance has gone on a long time. The problem is that it is a living breathing thing now, all by itself. When it comes over to my camp, it needs to be kind of handed over, adoption papers and everything. That's a tricky move.
I haven't met with J.K. [Rowling]. The first one was offered to me, but that conflicted with Unbreakable, which was unfortunate. I would definitely, but I think probably before that I would adapt a book. I've gotten close a few times to adapting books.
Shyamalan is widely known for his popular movies Sixth Sense, Signs and The Village, all of which he wrote and directed. Lady in the Water opens nationwide in the U.S. on July 21st.
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Insufferable Know-it-all
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Happy Hedwig says:
WHOA! Could you even imagine the HP movies then? The would be so different! I couldn't even picture it! Shyamalan as director would be so different! I cannot say in good or bad way, but it would certainly change things. He certainly has imaginative ideas!
GO HP!
Posted Jul 9, 2006 at 12:30 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
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Dracos_Gurl13 says:
I'm actually quite excited to go see his new movie and I think that it would be really cool if he had something to do with one of the Harry Potter ones.
Posted Jul 9, 2006 at 12:31 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 569
minister of muggles says:
I think he would be great for HBP or the 7th book because they are both very dark and so are his films.
Posted Jul 9, 2006 at 12:32 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
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King's Cross Station. says:
I'm not sure... But still cool!
Posted Jul 9, 2006 at 12:34 AM EST
Witch
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hp-luver says:
Woah. If Shyamalan directed the first one, I'd imagine it would've been really scary. But if he directed one of the last ones, he be good for it because they begin to get darker. But for now, I'd stick with other people directing the HP films.
Posted Jul 9, 2006 at 12:36 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
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not*so*sweet*strawberry says:
Wow... thats... scary... Really scary..... >_<
Posted Jul 9, 2006 at 12:36 AM EST
Witch
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darkside rocker says:
I hope not.... no way That would suck
Posted Jul 9, 2006 at 12:42 AM EST
Witch
Points: 533
zoppieus says:
M. Night directoring hp movie would have been awesome ma. I love that dudes' movies. Especially signs. I 'm still freak out by that alien on the roof or even the one that was at the kids party. wooo
Posted Jul 9, 2006 at 12:47 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1655
hufflepuff_babe says:
Ah no!!
Please don't let him. The Village is a terrible movie.
His style would certainly conflict with Jo's and has he even read the books?!
Posted Jul 9, 2006 at 12:52 AM EST
Ethereal Fairy
Points: 3077
harrypotterfreak_4life says:
OHMYGOD!! Now I'm wondering how different Harry Potter would've been if he had accepted it.
Sidenote, he's a brilliant director/writer. :)
Posted Jul 9, 2006 at 12:55 AM EST
Witch
Points: 818
ElizabethRG says:
He would have done AMAZING if he directed it! Gawwd I wish he did!
Posted Jul 9, 2006 at 12:59 AM EST
Head Boy
Points: 430
Dementors Shadow says:
I love his movies, but im not entirely sure if he would be right for a harry potter movie. but it defiantly would be interesting to see. his movies are great though!
Posted Jul 9, 2006 at 1:05 AM EST
Northern Belle
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American Angel says:
Oh, this is weird. I just finished watching Signs 15 mins ago.=P
Anyways, I'd love to see Shaymalan direct HBP. I think the storyline is great for the type of movies he makes. I'm thinking that he wouldn't've been the right director for the first 4 movies. I don't think the first 4 books had a dark enough storyline for his direction. I think he would've made them darker than they needed to be (*cough* PoA *cough*, hehe).
Posted Jul 9, 2006 at 1:09 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
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jones_jj says:
I would have to say an HP movie my M Night would be interesting to see. The village was alright, and so was signs, but I wouldn't say he would do any better or worse than Columbus, or the current director.
Posted Jul 9, 2006 at 1:15 AM EST
Prefect
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RonlovesHermioneforever says:
Ok, that was just a bizarre comment to make. How is HP a tricky movie. It can't be that bad, I mean they've changed directors twice already.
Posted Jul 9, 2006 at 1:16 AM EST
Wizard
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Dumbledore's_Favorite says:
I don't think Shyamalan being the director would have been the best choice for the Harry Potter movie. Don't get me wrong, I like a select few of his movies, but I personally can't picture him as the director. It definitely would of been a different experience to watch the film if he did make it, but as to whether it would of been positive or negative experience I can't say.
Posted Jul 9, 2006 at 1:19 AM EST
Squib
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mumof5wizards says:
Wouldn't it be fantastic if this guy could not only direct Harry Potter 5,6,or 7! His talent alone is qute unique. His directing skills would certainly bring out the way JK Rowling writes her suspenseful chapters in the Half Blood Prince. With the dark parts of the book, shaylaman could really bring out the best bits of the story line.
Posted Jul 9, 2006 at 1:25 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
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allilau says:
Gosh, I can only imagine how much darker and sinister those films might have been. It's true that there are still two more (hopefully) to go and I've no doubt of his ability, gosh they are pretty frightnenly, realistic, already though...
Posted Jul 9, 2006 at 1:34 AM EST
Witch
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StormbreakerGirl says:
Those people are all so cool! It's not fair! haha
Posted Jul 9, 2006 at 1:48 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
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shivon says:
That's so crazy! I cannot even imagine how different the movies would have turned out if Shyamalan would have directed the first one. They would have been so much darker.
Posted Jul 9, 2006 at 2:36 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
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Ron+Hermione_4ever says:
The first movie would be so different if he directed it at first!! I think he might do good for the last two films because they fit he "scary movie" theme... They aren't that scary but are much darker than the first one.
Posted Jul 9, 2006 at 2:42 AM EST
Hogwarts Valedictorian
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Lily*R/Hr says:
I love M. Night Shyamalan's movies! I'm not sure about Lady in the Water, but we'll see. I'm glad he didn't direct a HP movie, though - handing over "the adoption papers" might not be such a great idea ; )
Posted Jul 9, 2006 at 2:45 AM EST
Malfoy by Nature
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WickeDraco says:
I have absolutely no idea what all of that meants. I suppose he's a director producer sorta guy? I think he'd enjoy doing the movies if he got into reading the books. It's a shame, they all judge a book by it's place in media. Such fools.
Posted Jul 9, 2006 at 2:47 AM EST
Auror
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Manfred says:
I think the first movie is kind of lame compared with the other ones. Maybe this other guy could have made it better :)
Posted Jul 9, 2006 at 3:16 AM EST
Auror
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RON's all up in heRmiONe says:
If Shyamalan directs the last movie, instead of watching Harry battle Lord Voldemort, we'll be watching Harry battle a green alien that drops out of a spaceship!!!!!!
No offense, but having Shyamalan direct the last Harry Potter movie would be a big mistake. Sure, he would make it darker and scarier, but it just wouldn't be Harry Potter. It would be turned into some Sci-Fi movie. I love his movies, but he isn't for Harry Potter.
Posted Jul 9, 2006 at 3:27 AM EST
Kathe Mera Kalimera
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dominor says:
Hmmm..You think this Shyamalan is good?I don't know,i can't remember if i liked the direction in any of the movies he's made..And the HP story thing is kinda weird too..Anyway..I hope we see more talented directors for the next 2 movies..
Posted Jul 9, 2006 at 3:33 AM EST
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